BABCOCK RANCH, Fla. (March 12, 2026) – Children and families impacted by autism at Babcock Ranch will soon have on-site access to clinical and support services with the announcement of…
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CAPE CORAL, Fla. (February 26, 2026) – Family Initiative announces a charitable gift of $10,000 from the Suncoast Credit Union Foundation. The funds will be used for Family Initiative’s Autism…
CAPE CORAL, Fla. (February 9, 2026) – Family Initiative has hired Yohana Resto, MS, as its new Director of Development, strengthening the organization’s leadership as it continues to expand programs and…
FORT MYERS, Fla. (January 30, 2026) – Family Initiative will host its 2026 Autism Walk on Saturday, Feb. 28, bringing families, advocates, and community partners together in downtown Fort Myers to…
FORT MYERS, Fla. (January 14, 2026) – A national sports tourism conference hosted by Lee County Government – through Lee County Sports Development in partnership with The Express Conferences – selected Family Initiative as its…
Family Initiative Announces Autism Acceptance Awards Gala with Nominations and Sponsorships Now Open
CAPE CORAL, Fla. (December 15, 2025) –Family Initiative will host the 2026 Autism Acceptance Awards Gala on April 25, 2026, bringing together families, community leaders, and supporters to celebrate individuals…
CAPE CORAL, Fla. (October 2, 2025) – Family Initiative, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting children adolescents and young adults with autism and their families, proudly announces the appointment of Clifford (Cliff) W. Smith, retired…
CAPE CORAL, Fla. (Aug. 25, 2025) – Family Initiative, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to supporting children and young adults with autism and their families, is proud to announce the appointment…
CAPE CORAL, Fla. (July 23, 2025) — Family Initiative is proud to announce the appointment of Kim Verblaauw as the new principal of Thrive Academy, a private school supporting K–12…
CAPE CORAL, Fla. (May 7, 2025) — Players from the Minnesota Twins made a special visit to Thrive Academy on Wednesday morning, strengthening their ongoing partnership with Family Initiative and…
